


| 3. When it is necessary to define the dimensions of a special reamer intended to cut to a specific tolerance, e.g. D8, this well proven guide can be used.
Example of a 10mm hole with tolerance D8.
Maximum diameter of hole = 10.062
Minimum diameter of hole = 10.040
Hole tolerance (IT8) = 0.022
The maximum limit for the reamer is the maximum limit of the hole size reduced by 0.15 times the tolerance for the hole. The value is rounded up to the next higher multiple of 0.001mm
0.15 x hole tolerance (IT8) = 0.0033, rounded up = 0.004
The minimum limit for the reamer is the maximum limit of the reamer reduced by 0.35 times the tolerance for the hole. The value is rounded up to the next higher multiple of 0.001mm.
0.35 x hole tolerance (IT8) = 0.0077, rounded up = 0.008
Maximum limit for reamer = 10.062 - 0.004 = 10.058
Minimum limit for reamer = 10.058 - 0.008 = 10.050
A similar method can be used for other tolerances when required. |